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Southern Wax Myrtle
Myrica cerifera
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| Type of Plant |
Shrub |
| Deciduous/Evergreen |
Evergreen |
| Sun/Shade needs |
Full sun to partial shade |
| Water needs |
Moderate |
| Drought Tolerant |
So-So |
| Perennial/Annual |
Perennial |
| Size at Maturity |
15-25' tall x 20-25' wide |
| Flowers |
Blooms in late winter |
| Special Note |
Fast growing.
Can stand most soil types and the hotter season. Like most plants, the myrtle enjoys a good watering during the hotter months. |
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Greek Myrtle
Myrtus communis
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| Type of Plant |
Shrub |
| Deciduous/Evergreen |
Evergreen |
| Sun/Shade needs |
Full sun preferred |
| Water needs |
Moderate |
| Drought Tolerant |
So-So |
| Perennial/Annual |
Perennial |
| Size at Maturity |
3-5' tall |
| Flowers |
White flowers in Spring/ Berries in Fall |
| Special Note |
Can handle partial shade. |
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Dwarf Myrtle
Myrtus communis compacta
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| Type of Plant |
Shrub |
| Deciduous/Evergreen |
Evergreen |
| Sun/Shade needs |
Full sun to partial shade |
| Water needs |
Moderate |
| Drought Tolerant |
So-So |
| Perennial/Annual |
Perennial |
| Size at Maturity |
4' tall |
| Flowers |
White flowers in spring/Berries in Fall |
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Dwarf Wax Myrtle
Mryica Cerifera "Don's Dwarf"
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| Type of Plant |
Shrub |
| Deciduous/Evergreen |
Evergreen |
| Sun/Shade needs |
Full sun to partial shade |
| Water needs |
Low |
| Drought Tolerant |
Yes |
| Perennial/Annual |
Perennial |
| Size at Maturity |
3-4' tall and wide |
| Flowers |
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